Tertiary Institutions Should Begin Drug Test For Students — Marwa

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retired) has called for drug tests for all students in institutions.

Marwa said institutions should adopt the drug integrity test for both new and returning students as a measure to curb drug abuse.

While noting the need to safeguard the future of the youths in the country, he said the NDLEA wishes to partner with all institutions to set outposts in their premises to end the menace of drug abuse.

Marwa made the call while launching the 'Drug-free University Campaign' at the University of Abuja on Wednesday.

In his remark, he said, “Part of the measures to reduce drug use in the university is the proposed introduction of the Drug Integrity Test for both new and returning students. The Drug Integrity Test is anticipated to metamorphose into an anti-drug policy for all higher institutions of learning in Nigeria."

Speaking at the event, the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu who was represented by the Deputy Director, Guidance and Counseling at the ministry, Okereke Chinwe said the ministry is doing well to complement the fight against drug abuse.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’allah while appreciating the agency's gesture said the university will continue to remain committed to the fight against drug abuse.